Incident number: 2012320
Type of emergency: Structure fire
Incident date: 4/5/2024
Incident time: 9:55 p.m.
Address/location: 214 Orchard Avenue
Occupied? Yes
Owner: Tricia Holmes
Probable cause, if known: Cooking fire
Structure type: Residential structure
Construction type: Wood-framed construction
Estimated property damage: $19,664.57
Estimated contents damage: $41,295.59
Location/extent of damage: Kitchen fire with smoke damage throughout
Hazardous materials involved?: NA
Specialized rescues?: NA
Vehicles involved: NA
Injuries
None
Fatalities
None
Other information: The Battle Creek Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 9:55 p.m. to 214 Orchard Street.
Engine 3 arrived to find a two-story house with smoke showing from the rear of the structure. Car 3 arrived and assumed command, while Engine 3 pulled an attack line and advanced into the back door for extinguishment. Truck 1 assisted with primary search of the first and second floors, and performed interior ventilation. Engine 4 searched the basement and secured the power panel. Rescue 6 and Engine 5 assisted with exterior operations.
Engine 3 found the owner's dog on the first floor and brought it out the front, where crews attempted resuscitation but were unsuccessful. The Fire Inspector arrived to investigate the fire, which started in the kitchen. The fire is undetermined at this time.